Intern Vet Saves Paralyzed Dog Moments Before Euthanization

Thanks to an eagle-eyed intern at a veterinarian clinic, an Oregon family will spend many more happy days with their beloved dog.   The Fate family recently took their dog Ollie to the Dove Lewis Animal Hospital after they noticed he was ill. A few moments after they arrived, Ollie …

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Teen Returns Missing Pup and Gets $10K

A High School student reconnected a puppy with her beloved owner and got a $10,000 reward for it. Not too shabby for the owner, who served as a press secretary of former House Speaker John Boehner. Rasheeda Smith returned Maggie, a four-year-old Boston terrier, to Michael Steel and his wife. …

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Dog Stolen from Homeless Vietnam Vet with PTSD

Mike Heath is a homeless Vietnam War veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. He lives off disability checks and spends his days in cheap motel rooms in Minnesota. Now, he’s sleeping in his car to save money for a reward. His service dog Baby was stolen from him a few …

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These Guys will Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop for a Fee

A pair of brothers from the UK has embarked on a dirty business venture. Ben and David Walker are picking up dog poop for a fee. Their cleverly-named Scoopy the Poopy Northeast has caught the attention of some dog lovers. “We’re catering for all kinds of people,” said David in …

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Elderly Woman Drowns While Saving Dog

A great grandmother drowned in a river when she rushed in to save her beloved poodle Jasper. Millie Smith, 80, was taking Jasper on his daily walk near Bedfordshire in the UK, when the dog fell into a river. Although she couldn’t swim, her “pawternal” instincts kicked in and she …

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Dog Saves 7-year-old From Rattlesnake

When the DeLuca family of Tampa rescued a dog from an animal shelter two months ago, they didn’t know the pup would later save their 7-year-old daughter’s life. Haus, a two-year-old German shepherd, took three rattle snake bites to his leg in order to prevent a venomous Eastern diamondback from …

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Shelter Dog Births 16 Pups on Mother’s Day

A Florida shelter dog became a mom on Mother’s Day. Maggie, an eight-month-old Pointer mix, birthed 16 pups. Just after Midnight on May 8, she welcomed 10 male and six female pups into the world. The birth was streamed live on PetCube, an app. that connects people with their pets …

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25 Bravest Hero Dogs

Dogs are called man’s best friend for a reason. Throughout history, some have expressed immense bravery in the face of danger to protect their two-legged companions. Search-and-rescue dogs are among the first to respond to catastrophes from terrorist attacks to natural disasters. Military dogs have taken bullets and heated shrapnel …

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Florida City Considers Dog Beach Trial

Dogs in the city of Delray Beach, fla., may soon have a place to catch the waves and have fun in the sun. The City Commission is considering a pilot program that would create a dog beach in a section of Atlantic Dunes Park. The organization Friends of Delray Dog …

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Costa Rica Sanctuary Home to 900 Stray Dogs

Picture being surrounded by lush green hills, fresh air, and hundreds of canine friends. It’s not just a dog lover’s dream. It’s an actual place that’s opened year round for everyone to enjoy. Welcome to Territorio De Zaguates or Land of the Strays. Tucked into the Santa Barbera Mountains of …

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